Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
oleaster
Elaeagnus umbellata

(Photo credit: George K. Linney)

 

(Photo credit: Walter Hodge, from Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants; used with permission)


Other names:autumn olive
Description: Spiny shrub 10-14' tall, with alternate 1.5-3.5" leaves having shiny white, scaly undersides, white 1/2" flowers, and 1/4" fleshy, red, ellipsoid fruits.
Risk areas: Moist and wet open areas.

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